StudentAdvisor Bloghttp://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor.com Blog60http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/132955/5-Scholarships-and-Fellowships-with-November-Deadlines#Comments05 Scholarships and Fellowships with November Deadlineshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StudentAdvisorBlog/~3/-oq8__CeqJQ/5-Scholarships-and-Fellowships-with-November-Deadlines<p><img id="img-1383757180663" src="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/Portals/66824/images/177857729.jpg" border="0" alt="177857729" width="601" height="400" class="alignCenter"></p>
<p>Whether you've hit the submit button on those early action college applications or you're already a hard-working college student, November is a great month to start your college scholarship search. It's never too early or too late to find money for your college education!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships" title="ScholarshipAdvisor" target="_blank">ScholarshipAdvisor</a> has a database of more than 3 million dollars worth of college scholarships, fellowships, and grants. Many of them go unclaimed every year because no one applies. Don't let college scholarships slip away from you! Download the ScholarshipAdvisor moblie app to search for college scholarships on the go as well and set deadline reminders so you never miss a due date.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/the-great-scholarship-search-infographic" title="[The Great Scholarship Search Infographic]" target="_blank">[The Great Scholarship Search Infographic]</a></p>
<p><span>These five college scholarships have November deadlines:</span></p>
<p><strong>1. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/15374-Blogging-Scholarship" title="Blogging Scholarship" target="_blank">Blogging Scholarship</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>
<p><span>Deadline: <span>11-13-13</span></span></p>
<p><span>This $1,000 college scholarship is for students who have a passion for sharing their thoughts and experiences through blogging. "<span>We believe those who freely express themselves are far more likely to find their true passions and connect with people to bring on large-scale social change."</span></span></p>
<p><strong>2. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/4039-Amelia-Earhart-Fellowship-Award-for-Women " title="Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women" target="_blank">Amelia Earhart Fellowship for Women</a></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">Deadline:11-15-13</span></p>
<p><span><span><span><span></span>This $10,000 fellowship helps talented women pursuing advanced studies in the typically male-dominated fields of aerospace-related sciences and engineering achieve their educational goals.&nbsp;</span></span></span></p>
<p><strong>3. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/4604-American-Dissertation-Fellowship" title="American Dissertation Fellowship" target="_blank">American Dissertation Fellowship</a></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">Deadline: 11-15-13</span></p>
<p><span><span><span></span>If you are a woman in the final year of your dissertation, you are eligible to apply for this $20,000 fellowship from the American Association of University Women.</span></span></p>
<p><strong>4. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/15540-Chick-and-Sophie-Major-Memorial-Duck-Calling-Contest" title="Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest" target="_blank">Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest</a></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">Deadline: 11-25-13</span></p>
<p><span><span><span></span>If you have a talent for duck calling, you can compete for this $2,000 college scholarship at the annual Duck Festival in Stuttgart, Arkansas. All are welcome!</span></span></p>
<p><strong>5. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/13759-Pasta-Tales-Essay-Contest" title="Pasta Tales Essay Contest" target="_blank">Pasta Tales Essay Contest</a></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">Deadline:11-30-13</span></p>
<p><span><span><span></span>This $2,500 award is offered by Olive Garden to the student who best answers the essay question,&nbsp;"How would you help end hunger in your community?"&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/6-places-to-look-for-scholarships" title="[6 Places To Look For Scholarships]" target="_blank">[6 Places to Look for Scholarships]</a>&nbsp;</p>
<p><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/scholarship-search-how-to-apply-for-scholarships" title="Applying for scholarships, fellowships, and grants" target="_blank">Applying for scholarships, fellowships, and grants</a> is an imprtant step in paying for your college education. By filling out the <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/guides/free-fafsa-guide" title="FAFSA" target="_blank">FAFSA</a> (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) you can also qualifiy for<span style="font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;scholarships that are administered specifically by individual colleges.&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p>To gain some insight into this extraordinary phenomenon, Student Advisor is thrilled to welcome MOOC leader Kevin Werbach, creator of the overwhelmingly popular MOOC “<a href="http://mooc.studentadvisor.com/courses/8505/gamification" title="Gamification" target="_blank">Gamification</a>,” for a live Google+ Hangout and Q&amp;A. Join us on <strong>Wednesday, November 6th at 10 a.m.</strong> to get an insider’s view of MOOC learning.</p>
<p>Professor Werbach’s Gamification MOOC is open for <a href="http://https://www.coursera.org/course/gamification" title="registration" target="_blank">registration</a> and starts on January 27, 2014. With its rapidly growing popularity both in and out of the classroom, the MOOC has gathered audiences of 150,000 students. We can’t wait to hear more about gamification and the power of MOOCs from Professor Werbach!</p>
<p>Werbach is a tenured professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, the founder of the consulting firm Supernova, and author of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/For-Win-Thinking-Revolutionize-Business/dp/1613630239/" title="For the Win: How Game Thinking Can Revolutionize Your Business" target="_blank">For the Win: How Game Thinking Can Revolutionize Your Business</a>. <span id="docs-internal-guid-6d51a8d3-2b2d-4f31-90d0-c3bf11f47bd4" style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-6d51a8d3-2b2d-4f31-90d0-c3bf11f47bd4" style="font-size: 15px; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></p>
<p>What do you want to know about MOOCs? Are you intrigued by gamification? <strong>Ask your questions live with Kevin Werbach on our <a href="https://plus.google.com/events/cinpjrhc4noo32hciejnpc8njoo" title="Google+ Hangout" target="_blank">Google+ Hangout</a>!&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Permalink: http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/133050/Exclusive-Interview-with-MOOC-Leader-Kevin-Werbach</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>As a college student or recent graduate, you have probably spent nearly 16 years of your life learning in school. Hopefully this won’t come as a surprise, but your real education is just beginning. The most important learning of you life starts now. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr">The way you learn now will be fundamentally different from the formal education you’ve had so far. Unless you pursue an <a href="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/57485/Should-I-Go-to-Grad-School-4-Signs-You-Aren-t-Ready-Yet" title="advanced degree" target="_blank">advanced degree</a>, you probably won’t spend too much time in a classroom. Instead, you will engage in a variety of <a href="http://mooc.studentadvisor.com/courses/10731/documenting-your-experiences-for-college-credit" title="informal learning experiences" target="_blank">informal learning experiences</a>. You will read books and experiment with new technologies. You may take <a href="http://mooc.studentadvisor.com/" title="massive open online courses" target="_blank">massive open online courses</a> or other self-study classes. You will try many different things and learn as much, or more, from what works as from what doesn’t.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>But your most valuable learning experiences will come from observing and interacting with other people. Overall, we are more likely to remember what we learn from others than what we learn from formal experiences such as lectures. In fact, we often treat the information we learn from others the same as if we had learned it on our own—results of scientific studies have found that the </span><span>same </span><span>parts of the brain light up when we watch other people make decisions as when we make them ourselves. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>We can also learn a lot from experts, who are really just people who have devoted their lives to a single pursuit. Experts know a lot of things that non-experts don’t, such as what information is most relevant, what problem-solving strategies are most likely to work, and how best to use their knowledge to attain their goals.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr">There are many ways to learn from others. The first step is to identify some role models or <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/linkedin-enhance-your-profile-and-get-the-job-of-your-dreams#.UnFm-Pmmh8E" title="experts" target="_blank">experts</a>. These can be people you know personally, but they don’t have to be. Then, study how they became great: Where did they get their ideas? What kinds of things did they try? What important successes and failures did they have along the way? How did they deal with adversity?</p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>These 4 &nbsp;ideas can help you maximize what you learn from others:</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Perform case studies. </span><span>Follow your role models’ careers via books, articles, and other media. </span><a href="http://www.degreed.com"><span>Degreed</span></a><span> has assembled case studies of several highly intelligent and successful people, including </span><a href="http://degreed.com/paths?path=steve%20jobs"><span>Steve Jobs </span></a><span>and </span><a href="http://degreed.com/paths?path=hillary%20clinton"><span>Hillary Clinton</span></a><span>. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Find a mentor. </span><span>If you know your experts or role models personally, ask if they would be willing to mentor you. Most people are happy to share their knowledge and experience.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/how-to-leverage-linkedin-to-get-a-job" title="Join professional groups, associations, and meet-ups" target="_blank">Join professional groups, associations, and meet-ups</a>. This is a great way to meet experts and potential mentors.</p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Ask to be on their team. </span><span>If your role model is someone you work with, look for any opportunity to learn firsthand.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>You may be done with school, but you will be learning for the rest of your life. Take advantage of opportunities to learn from people who have accomplished what you want from your own career—this is the most important education you will ever get. You can keep track of all of your experiences and education with tools such as </span><a href="http://degreed.com/"><span>Degreed</span></a><span>. Your lifelong learning is constantly expanding. Shape it into what you want it to be.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span><em><img id="img-1383272225874" src="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/Portals/66824/images/david.jpg" border="0" alt="david" width="125" height="82" class="alignLeft" style="float: left;">&nbsp;<em>David Blake is the Co-founder of Degreed, author at MOOCs, and a &nbsp;Stanford d.School EdTech Entrepreneur. Fast Company wrote, "Why can’t &nbsp;we take robotics at Carnegie Mellon, linear algebra at MIT, law at &nbsp;Stanford? And why can’t we put 130 of these together and make it a &nbsp;degree?" Now you can with Degreed take courses from any university and &nbsp;learn from the best resources from across the web with Degreed.</em></em><br></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;" dir="ltr"><em><strong>Is a college education necessary for success? Weigh in with your comments below.</strong></em></p><p>Permalink: http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/128579/Learning-from-the-Expertise-of-Others</p>
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<p><em>written by <strong>Daniel Kendal</strong> for StudentAdvisor</em></p>
<p>The&nbsp;<a href="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/52819/Taking-Time-Off-Before-College-The-Wide-World-of-Gap-Year-Programs" title="gap year" target="_blank">gap year</a>&nbsp;is a modern rite of passage, a chance to jet off and see the world before heading to college. A gap year can involve anything from trekking the jungles of Cambodia to <span>hopping around Europe’s capitals</span>&nbsp;to simply relaxing on a beach in Australia. Every trip is different, but each involves one crucial element: choice.</p>
<p>With only one year to get the most out of your break, <a href="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/58058/Taking-a-Year-Off-Before-College-Can-I-Afford-a-Gap-Year" title="which trip-of-a-lifetime do you shell out for" target="_blank">which trip-of-a-lifetime do you shell out for</a>? Well, I'm not going to lie. I’ve always loved one above all others: tracking the <span>elusive northern lights on an adventure through&nbsp;</span>Iceland. Combining culture, excitement, and a sense of magic, an Icelandic jaunt can offer a unique,&nbsp;<span>snow-drenched&nbsp;</span>alternative to the warmer climates of the Pacific.&nbsp;</p>
<p><b>Chasing the Lights</b></p>
<p>The real meat of any Icelandic adventure is your continuing quest to see the aurora borealis at greater and greater extremes. Visible from August through mid-April, the northern lights vary in both shape and intensity, ranging from a faint, ethereal glow across the horizon to familiar shimmering curtains to bolts of lightning-like flares that chase one another across the sky in the strangest patterns. They can be seen all over the country, but the best views naturally occur away from civilization, in the icy depths of the wilderness. Taking a snowmobile tour or two across this beautiful, desolate land to see the northern lights at ever-greater extremities is an unforgetable experience.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span>[Read:&nbsp;</span><em><a href="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/48899/Is-Taking-A-Year-Off-From-College-Right-For-You" title="Is Taking A Year Off From College Right For You?" target="_blank">Is Taking A Year Off From College Right For You?</a></em><span>]</span></p>
<p><b>Glaciers, Mountain Peaks, and Barren Wilderness</b></p>
<p>Iceland is justifiably famous for its scenery. Exploding geysers; sweeping, frost-bitten plateaus; towering, ragged volcanoes; and endless, pale blue lagoons dot its landscape in an almost haphazard way, and any tour of the interior is bound to expose some unexpected delights. The more adventurous can embark on treks that span hundreds of miles to witness breathtaking, untouched landscapes. Those less-inclined to rough it in the wild can rent a 4x4 vehicle or snowmobile and see the country at their convenience. Although it’s never wise to stray too far from civilization alone, there are enough remote spots for quiet contemplation to last a thousand lifetimes. And in this rugged, prehistoric landscape, it’s eerily easy to lose track of time altogether.</p>
<p><b>Reykjavik &nbsp; &nbsp;</b></p>
<p>Iceland isn’t all about craggy mountain tops and chilling out in lagoons. Reykjavik may be small by mainland European standards (with a population of only 118,500, it’s a tenth of the size of Barcelona, Spain), but the Icelandic capital is home to a bustling cultural scene that could give even Paris a run for its money. For one thing, <span>Reykjavik&nbsp;</span>appears to be emerging as Europe’s new literary capital, with an estimated one in ten people having a book deal at any given time. Novels are booming, especially in the childrens and crime genres, but other more-literary genres are also popular. Art is also abundant, with Reykjavík rocking more small galleries per mile than nearly any other city, and that’s before we even get to the bustling Icelandic music scene. In short, Reykjavík is the ideal base for any&nbsp;gap-year&nbsp;traveler.</p>
<p><b>Iceland Airwaves</b></p>
<p>Speaking of music, the Iceland Airwaves festival is one of the best in the Northern Hemisphere. A melting pot of global and local talent, this yearly party is a collision of everything music<span lang="EN-GB">—</span>alternative rock, Icelandic epic, electronic, and more. Rolling Stone has called it the “hippest long weekend on the annual music-festival calendar,” and the lineup never disappoints. Spread over dozens of clubs and venues and consistently drawing a crowd of the most interesting, beautiful people from all over the world, Iceland Airwaves is a solid reason to be in Reykjavík in late October.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">Daniel Kendal is a recent graduate who searched for&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.icelandair.co.uk/offers-and-bookings/book-packages/package/item201439/northern_lights_city_break/" style="font-size: 13px;">Icelandair&nbsp;northern lights</a><span style="font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;vacations during his&nbsp;gap year&nbsp;and went on to have an unforgettable stay in Iceland.</span></p>
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<p>There has been quite a bit of grumbling in the media about the new version of the <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/the-common-application-breaking-it-down" title="Common Application" target="_blank">Common Application</a>, the main application system for more than 500 colleges and universities.</p>
<p>Admissions officers, high school counselors, and admissions experts around the country have all weighed in on the Common Application's improvements and the new bugs that it introduced.&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;">If you are a high school senior trying to use the Common App, don’t get distracted by the commotion.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;"></span><strong style="font-size: 13px;">Use these 10 Tips<span style="font-size: 13px;"> that I share with my students, and you too will be able to maneuver the Common Application like a pro:</span></strong></p>
<p><b>&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </b><b>Paste your essays into&nbsp;<em>Notepad</em>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<em>TextEdit</em>&nbsp;first and format them properly before pasting them into the actual application.</b></p>
<p>I recommend a format with line breaks and spaces between paragraphs and no paragraph indentations. I think it looks the cleanest. In the application, those line spaces will not appear, but they should appear when you view the PDF version of your application.</p>
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<p><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </b><b>By far, the worst change to the Common Application is that you cannot<em>&nbsp;Print Preview</em>&nbsp;your Common Application and Writing Supplement together</b>.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Since there are no plans to change that functionality, you have to work around it. First, complete the Common Application and the questions specific to one school. Print out the PDF version of your application and scour it thoroughly for mistakes. Once you are happy with it, submit your Common Application to that one school. Do the same for the Common App Writing Supplement next. Skipping the PDF version may cause you to miss some errors.</p>
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<p><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </b><b>Many of the&nbsp;<em>Writing Supplement</em>&nbsp;questions do not appear until you complete the college-specific questions.</b>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Fill out the college-specific questions immediately so you can plan well for all the essays.</p>
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<p>&nbsp;<b>&nbsp; 4. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </b><b>Under the&nbsp;<em>Testing s</em>ection of the Common App, there is a question for International Applicants regarding leaving exams.</b><span style="font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>Unfortunately, you have to answer this question even if you are not an international student. Click "No" or the system will not let you submit.</p>
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<p><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </b><b>Be thorough in your&nbsp;<em>Activities section</em>.</b>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Make sure to include the name of the organization in the <em>Position/Leadership Box</em>. I know that is not intuitive, but I have reviewed many applications where I don’t know which organizations students have been involved in. Also, use the&nbsp;<em>Details</em>&nbsp;section to describe what <em>you</em>&nbsp;did, not the organization.</p>
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<p><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </b><b>Order your&nbsp;<em>Activities</em>.</b></p>
<p>It is hard to see the <em>order activities</em>&nbsp;selection in the application itself. Do a print preview, think about how you want your activities ordered, and make the appropriate changes on the online application. You don’t want your most important activity trailing at the bottom!</p>
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<p><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </b><b>You CAN change your essay on the Common Application for different schools.</b></p>
<p>If someone tells you otherwise, they are 100% incorrect. Once you submit your Common Application, you can make as many changes to any part of the application that you want, except the essay. You can unlock your essay twice and upload new essays, but be strategic. <b>You are only allowed three versions and you cannot go back to an older version.</b>&nbsp;It gets locked once you submit the new version. This might mean that you have to organize your Common Applications submissions not just by due date, but by essay topic.</p>
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<p><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </b><b>You do have to complete the&nbsp;<em>Demographics</em>&nbsp;section under&nbsp;<em>Profile</em>.</b></p>
<p>Regardless of the politics of whether or not you should or should not include your background and religion on the Common Application,&nbsp;this section is required.</p>
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<p><b>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </b><b>It is very easy to miss information on the application.</b>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Most of the information on the Common Application is self-reported, and because print preview does not show blanks for questions you did not complete, it can be easy to omit test scores, activities, or additional schools attended. Once you read your application, ask yourself if it is absolutely correct and if it represents everything you want the application to convey about yourself.</p>
<p>&nbsp;<b>10.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </b><b>Submit your Common Applications early.</b><span style="font-size: 1em;">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p>I stress this every year, but I cannot stress it enough. While some schools have been generous and extended deadlines due to submission problems with the new Common Application, do not assume that to be the case for all schools. Give yourself a buffer to review your supplement carefully, and aim to submit at least two weeks in advance. It is likely that the server will slow, maybe to a halt, on popular submission days. Avoid the stress of seeing the “spindle of death,” as some of my students call it, by submitting your Common Applications early.</p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">While you cannot change the new Common Application process, you can educate yourself and others on what to expect and <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/the-common-application-breaking-it-down" title="how to complete the application properly" target="_blank">how to complete the application properly</a>. Remember that the Common Application is a tool to a more important goal—getting into college! Don’t lose sight of the priority.</span></p>
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<p><em><span style="font-size: 13px;"><span><img id="img-1382467622915" src="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/Portals/66824/images/purvi mody headshot 2012.jpg" border="0" alt="Purvi Mody Headshot 2012" width="65" height="99" class="alignLeft" style="float: left;"><em><span>&nbsp;Purvi Mody is the co-owner of Insight Education (www.insight-education.net) and &nbsp;Education contributor to the Daily News, Mercury News, and StudentAdvisor.org and &nbsp;has been interviewed for several articles, books, and radio and television shows. &nbsp;She has worked with students across the US and other countries including India, &nbsp;China, Korea, Dubai, and the UK on the increasingly complex college admissions &nbsp;and financial aid processes.&nbsp;</span></em></span></span></em></p>
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<p><em><strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">Should ALL college application due dates be extended because of the problems students have had submitting the 2013 Common App? Tell us what you think.</span></strong></em></p>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StudentAdvisorBlog/~4/F-0OYhZ-8jc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Diane ThomasWed, 23 Oct 2013 15:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:119608http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/119608/Top-100-Social-Media-Colleges-Unveiledhttp://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/120934/The-Common-App-Fiasco#Comments0The Common App Fiascohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StudentAdvisorBlog/~3/LoX0aXjVHnM/The-Common-App-Fiasco<h2><img src="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/Portals/66824/images/the common app-resized-600.jpg" alt="the common app nightmare" class="alignCenter" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" border="0">Has the Common App become a nightmare?</h2>
<p>This year the Common Application has been a "nightmare" according to students applying to college.&nbsp; It seems that the Common App has hit a very serious glitch.<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;">&nbsp; This is incredibly bad news as we are just entering the height of college application season.</span></p>
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<p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12.727272033691406px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; display: inline !important; float: none;">Some schools have already postponed their early-decision </span>deadlines as a result of the problems. &nbsp;In some cases, payment doesn't seem to be recorded after acceptance;in others, entered work<a href="http://www.npr.org/2013/10/16/235421758/more-angst-for-college-applicants-a-glitchy-common-app" rel="nofollow" title=" apparently disappears" target="_blank"> apparently disappears</a>.</p>
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<p><em>- written by Jeff Canning for StudentAdvisor</em> &nbsp; &nbsp; </p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 13px;">This is not your grandparents’ philosophy.</strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">When hearing the term philosopher, long-dead thinkers such as Socrates, Plato and Aristotle often come to mind. But students at</span><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/schools/siena-college" style="font-size: 13px;" title=" Siena College" target="_blank"> Siena College</a><span style="font-size: 13px;"> in Loudonville, N.Y., are quickly learning that philosophy isn’t just a relic of the past, and instead is still a living and ever-changing phenomenon.</span></p>
<p><strong style="font-size: 13px;">The Symposium on Living Philosophers</strong><span style="font-size: 13px;"> gives students an opportunity to study the works of a contemporary philosopher over the course of the entire year, and also brings the modern-day thinker to campus for face-to-face interaction.</span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;">“The Symposium is a unique academic program in that it not only brings a world-renowned philosopher onto campus for a public lecture, but also into the classroom, where students can engage directly with the living thinker they are studying,” said Karen Ng, assistant professor of philosophy and symposium co-director. “Students get to work through their ideas with the featured philosopher, and the symposium culminates in a public panel discussion in which students present their research directly to the philosopher. It is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for students.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">Students will focus their studies this year on </span><strong style="font-size: 13px;">Judith Butler</strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">, Maxine Elliot professor of rhetoric and comparative literature at the University of California in Berkeley. Butler is most famous for her work on gender and sexuality, but has also published nearly twenty books on topics ranging from war, torture, human vulnerability and disability to issues of power, desire, language, identity and the conflict in the Middle East.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">Butler made her first trip to Siena’s campus on Thursday, Oct. 5, and presented to nearly 400 students and faculty members. She spoke about the disruptions and breaches within kin relations that are constitutive of their everyday functioning, and incorporated an original reading of Euripedes’ “The Bacchae.”</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;">“Feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive,” Ng said. “Many students asked questions to Butler directly during the presentation, and several others met her during the reception. Many students and faculty have expressed their enthusiasm about Butler’s visit.”</span></p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><span style="font-size: 13px;">The lecture kicked off the a year-long series of guest speakers, that will also include</span><strong style="font-size: 13px;"> Lisa Guenther</strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">, associate professor of philosophy at Vanderbilt University, and Annika Thiem, associate professor of philosophy at Villanova University. The series concludes when Butler returns to campus on&nbsp;April 10, at the conclusion of the course. Students will then have the opportunity to share their impressions of her work after their in-depth focus.</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;">Beginning in 2005, the Symposium runs every other year. Past years have studied and hosted modern-day thinkers including Richard Rorty, Michael Walzer, John Caputo and Kwame Anthony Appiah, making Butler the first woman to be featured in this highlighted forum.</span></p>
<p>&nbsp;<strong style="font-size: 13px;">Ng believes that studying philosophy in a contemporary sense not only allows individuals to better understand the world around them, but also to lead lives with much deeper meaning.</strong></p>
<p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;">“The practice of philosophy helps us become more critical thinkers, and in this context, whether we are reading Plato and Aristotle, or the contemporary philosophers of today, their value lies in challenging what we take for granted and challenging our most deep-seated presuppositions so that we can think about ourselves and our conditions anew,” she said. “Although studying the history of ideas is crucial to understanding our present, contemporary philosophers show us that history is ongoing, that philosophy is not just something we read in dusty old books, but something that we do. It is an ongoing activity essential to being human.”</span></p>
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<p>By&nbsp;<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> Katlyn Myers<em> for StudentAdvisor.com</em></span> <em style="font-size: 13px;"><strong><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/questions/what-exactly-is-a-vocational-school" title="Vocational training" target="_blank"></a></strong></em></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">One of the most frustrating things about the public education system is the way that it tends to lump everyone together. I’m not exactly sure when it happened but, somewhere along the line, the importance of having ‘education standards’ morphed into an emphasis on the importance of ‘standardizing education’.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">Some politicians—and even some educators—seem to take it for granted that these two things are one and the same. Unfortunately for students in the United States, they’re not. Having education standards means taking certain precautions to ensure that the government provides everyone with equal access to the same quality of education. Standardizing education involves forcing everyone into the same box, regardless of whether or not they fit.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">This “one size fits all” approach to education is problematic, because it ignores the fact that everyone learns things differently. Instead of crafting different strategies that take into account these different styles of learning, public education tends to emphasize the importance of a traditional academic setting by framing college as a prerequisite to academic success.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">According to an article by <a href="http://www.salemcyberspace.org/the-importance-of-vocational-education-by-arthur-posey/" title="Arthur Posey" target="_blank">Arthur Posey</a>, a former high school guidance counselor, alternatives to traditional education (like trade school or vocational training) are often stigmatized by “the over-emphasis that American high schools place on the importance of 4-year colleges.” He explains how educators “tell academically successful students that </span><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/vocational-high-school-is-it-right-for-you" style="font-size: 13px;" title="vocational schools" target="_blank">vocational schools</a><span style="font-size: 13px;"> would be a waste of their talent” and that “they’ll have more opportunities if they go to college.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">Posey goes on to point out that parents and educators “sometimes forget how much we need </span><a href="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118610/Where-Are-The-Jobs" style="font-size: 13px;" title="skilled workers" target="_blank">skilled workers</a><span style="font-size: 13px;">. A highly-trained workforce is the backbone of a strong, diverse economy. Not everybody wants to be a </span><a href="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/76769/How-to-Prepare-for-Medical-School-as-an-Undergrad" style="font-size: 13px;" title="docto" target="_blank">docto</a><span style="font-size: 13px;">r, a </span><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/top-career-paths-for-law-school-graduates" style="font-size: 13px;" title="lawyer" target="_blank">lawyer</a><span style="font-size: 13px;"> or a </span><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/revenge-of-the-mba" style="font-size: 13px;" title="business executive" target="_blank">business executive</a><span style="font-size: 13px;">—and that’s a good thing, because society couldn’t function if they did….how many of Harvard’s magna cum laude know how to repair a motorcycle? How many of them know how to build a house? And why is an MBA considered so much more impressive than the ability to do either of these things?”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">Posey is correct—we need to step away from the standardized model of education that pushes everyone, regardless of their preferences, towards university. We need a more diverse model of education that emphasizes the importance of providing alternatives, vocational training included, for people who don’t enjoy the traditional academic setting.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">Please don’t make the mistake of assuming I’m anti-university. I wouldn’t trade the years I spent in college for anything in the world. I had a wonderful time and I learned a lot—but it seems narrow-minded to continue operating under the assumption that it’s the right choice for everyone. There are many things that cannot be taught in a classroom and even the most successful students will tell you that, sometimes, experience is the best teacher.</span></p>
<p>Katlyn Myers is a public relations coordinator for <a href="http://www.anthem.edu/" title="Anthem Education" target="_blank">Anthem Education</a>.&nbsp; She loves reading, writing and her two kids, Max &amp; Ben.<span style="font-size: 13px;"></span></p>
<h5 style="text-align: center;"><em>What are your thoughts on the importance of vocational training? Share your comments with our readers.</em><span style="font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;</span></h5>
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<p><strong>More adults are returning to college these days than ever before.</strong></p>
<p>Statistics published by Northeastern University* show that college enrollment is up 42% for students over 25 years-old, compared with only a 34% increase in students under 25 . In fact, the over-25 age group of students now makes up close to 40% of all undergraduate college students nationwide!</p>
<p>Although adult students may be enrolling for the first time, many are seeking additional degrees and<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/3-keys-to-a-successful-transition-gaining-the-skills-you-need-to-transform" title=" certifications" target="_blank"> certifications</a> to advance their careers, while others are starting on <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/top-education-strategies-for-re-careering-success" title="second careers" target="_blank">second careers</a> in mid-life, either because their interests have changed or because the recent economic downturn has made it necessary.</p>
<p><strong>Obtaining advanced degrees makes a lot of financial sense for adult students when we consider that employees with graduate degrees are earning an average of 35% more money than adults who hold bachelor's degrees.</strong> And that's just an average - graduate degrees in some areas of the arts and humanities, social sciences and health fields are estimated to be making between 55-70%* more pay!</p>
<p><strong>But the <em>idea</em> of earning more money does not pay for college</strong>. Adults who have learned to be savvy consumers through life experience can now direct their budget-conscious energies into bargain hunting for<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/6-ways-to-save-money-on-a-college-degree" title=" higher-education deals" target="_blank"> higher-education deals</a> with the help of the Internet.&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://mooc.studentadvisor.com/" title="[Find free online college courses at MOOCAdvisor]" target="_blank">[Find free online college courses at MOOCAdvisor]</a></p>
<p>Adult students should go online to <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/match" title="compare college costs and programs" target="_blank">compare college costs and programs</a> at universities verses <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/baby-boomers-use-community-colleges-to-complete-degrees" title="community colleges" target="_blank">community colleges</a>, check out low-cost <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/a-new-online-college-program-help-students-advance-careers" title="onlne degrees" target="_blank">online degrees</a>, and search for scholarships to help pay for college.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships" title=" ScholarshipAdvisor" target="_blank">ScholarshipAdvisor</a> has a current list of 26 scholarships for Adult Learners that's a great place to start.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Here are 5 adult scholarships to get the ball rolling.</strong> Visit the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/list/temp-adult-learners" title="ScholarhsipAdvisor's Adult Learner List" target="_blank">ScholarhsipAdvisor Adult Learner List</a> for the rest!</p>
<p>1.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/16422-Accelerated-Adult-Degree-Completion-Program-Scholarships" title="Accelerated Adult Degree Completion Program Scholarships" target="_blank">Accelerated Adult Degree Completion Program Scholarships</a> at <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/schools/depaul-university" title="DePaul University" target="_blank">DePaul University</a>.<br>Students admitted into one of DePaul's three Accelerated Adult Degree Completion programs will automatically be eligible for a scholarship worth just over $12,000 that will be applied to tuition over the two-year schedule of classes. This will lower the cost of these two-year programs to approximately $36,000.</p>
<p>2.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/80-Emerge-Scholarships" title="Emerge Scholarships" target="_blank">Emerge Scholarships</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <br>The selection committee is focused on identifying special women – nontraditional students whose education was delayed or interrupted, individuals with a vision to succeed regardless of any obstacles that life has put in their way.</p>
<p>3.<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/16424-American-Legion-Auxiliary-Non-Traditional-Student-Scholarship" title="American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship" target="_blank">American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship</a> <br>Getting a job or staying competitive in today’s workplace involves showing employers you have the skills and experience to get the job done. In many cases, returning to college is a must...</p>
<p>4.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/16429-Bridge-to-Employment-Scholarship-for-Recent-College-Graduates" title="Bridge to Employment Scholarship for Recent College Graduates" target="_blank">Bridge to Employment Scholarship for Recent College Graduates</a> <span><br>For recent and mid-career college graduates facing a difficult job market and a troubling economy, continuing education certificates are becoming increasingly attractive as a way to bridge to employment areas that are in demand...</span>&nbsp;</p>
<p>5.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/96-Kaplan-University-Success-Scholarship-" title="Kaplan University Success Scholarship" target="_self">Kaplan University Success Scholarship</a> <br>Must be a first-time enrollee in a bachelor’s degree program at Kaplan University. (Some restrictions apply.)</p>
<p>&nbsp;<em>*<a href="http://www.cps.neu.edu/prospective-students/infographics/more-adults-returning-school.php?a=c5">http://www.cps.neu.edu/prospective-students/infographics/more-adults-returning-school.php?a=c5</a></em></p>
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<p class="normal">It seems to come around more quickly every year, but once again, it's time to go back to school. <strong>The banners are up in the department stores, and rows and rows of dazzling pencil cases, fabulous felt tips and novelty erasers sit eagerly awaiting their time to shine.</strong></p>
<p class="normal">And what a decision that was, back in 1999. Which pencil case? Which ruler? I would spend hours (OK, maybe not hours) perusing the shelves trying to find 'the one'. The ultimate pencil case, cooler than any other, the only case that could possibly accompany me through the academic year, to emerge defaced, covered with doodles and signatures, and 'B.K. loves...', with a series of crossed out initials depending on who had been the flavor of each passing month (although N.R. and B.M. still hold a significant place in my heart).&nbsp; Oh wow, now I just sound sad.</p>
<p class="normal">All the displays, the ads insistently hailing the onset of the new term, make me wistful about days gone by. And when I catch a whiff of anything vaguely school related, the floodgates are opened and waves of nostalgia crash over me, transporting me back to the classroom and the perfect agony of simultaneous equations.</p>
<p class="normal">For me, it's erasers and pencil sharpenings, chalk boards and cut grass. And apparently, I'm not alone.<strong> A&nbsp;</strong><strong><a href="http://www.staples.ca/sbdca/en_CA/cre/programs/backtoschool/which-smells-take-you-back-to-school.html">Staples study</a> has found that almost 90% of Canadian adults find particular smells evoke strong memories of their school days</strong>.</p>
<p class="normal">From asphalt to textbooks, sweaty gyms to fresh pads of paper, these smells have the incredible power to transform me into a slightly chubby, nervous adolescent, complete with 'train track' braces and a 'Rachel from Friends' hairdo that never looked quite as good as I'd hoped (who am I kidding? It looked awful).</p>
<p class="normal">But I say that as though it's a bad thing, it's not! I love the unexpected flash backs, the startling reminder of how far I've come, even if I am still that awkward, freckled teen deep down inside.</p>
<p class="normal">But oh,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.masterofartsinteaching.net/tech/">how things have changed</a>. Are there even schools that use chalkboards anymore? Isn't it all interactive whiteboards and pre-prepared PowerPoint presentations that sing, dance and captivate even the most fidgety of children?</p>
<p class="normal">It's amazing how much technology has affected what it's like to go 'back to school'. Now, when I get ready for a new college term, I still have a pen and a pencil, sure, but <strong>what I'm really concerned about is the battery life on my laptop, how heavy it is, and whether those keyboards that you clip onto a tablet are actually any good</strong>. If I can't pick up a wireless signal, I am thoroughly peeved, and the fact that I didn't figure out that I could rent a textbook on my Kindle before I spent an absolute fortune on 'the real thing' drives me to utter distraction.</p>
<p class="normal">Now, my folders are virtual, and having to actually stroll in to college to submit a paper essay seems arcane and a complete waste of time (and resources, of course, I'm not just concerned with spending an extra half an hour in bed).</p>
<p class="normal">I remember my first year in high school, when a teacher asked for a show of hands to see who had access to a computer at home, in order to decide whether word processing a piece of homework should be mandatory or not. Not many did, so we got to hand write it.</p>
<p class="normal">That makes me think, do kids handwrite anything anymore? Are we going to bring up a generation of young people with chicken scratch penmanship and beautifully uncalloused fingers, because they've never had to copy pages and pages from the chalkboard detailing every tiny detail on the day-to-day lives of European Settlers? Hmmm, not that I'm bitter...</p>
<p class="normal"><strong>The rise of technology in education has brought with it some fantastic things, from customized curricula to improved pupil engagement; fantastic communication between teachers, students and parents; as well as the production of highly skilled, technologically literate graduates bound for great success in the workplace.</strong> And that's just the beginning. This&nbsp;<a href="http://ansonalex.com/infographics/education-technology-trends-and-statistics-2013-infographic/">fascinating infographic</a> details just how pervasive technology has become, and how impressive its potential really is.</p>
<p class="normal">It doesn't stop me missing the smell of Wite-Out, though, and the satisfaction I got from a complete pack of perfectly sharpened colored pencils (arranged in rainbow order, of course).</p>
<p class="normal">It's funny, no matter how old I get, I still call it 'school', and still refer to all of my assignments as 'homework'. I still get the Sunday night dread, still carefully choose and lay out my back-to-school outfit, and still get butterflies at the thought of seeing everyone after a long, lazy summer.</p>
<p class="normal">Perhaps worst of all, though, is the fact that all the stress of going back to school still gives me a particularly angry looking pimple right in the middle of my chin. And no super technology on earth has provided me with a solution for that.</p>
<div><span style="color: #000000;"><em>Britt Klontz is an online PR enthusiast who is obsessed with to-do lists and organization apps like Evernote. She&nbsp;</em><em>frequently studies the intersection between the Internet and job trends and the impact it has on career planning.</em>&nbsp;</span></div><p>Permalink: http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118797/From-Tab-Dividers-to-Tablets-Back-To-School-Changes</p>
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<p>&nbsp;<b>It is all about the campus visit.&nbsp; One study found that the campus visit is the single largest influence on student application decisions. </b><span style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/guides/campus-visits-guide" title="Campus tours" target="_blank">Campus tours</a> help students get to know schools more intimately. It easy to research a school, check out their social media profiles, examine locations, majors offered, student/teacher ratio, etc. However, so much more goes into selecting an educational environment in which a student will feel comfortable and thrive.</span></p>
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<p><b>1. Visit when school is in session</b>. You want to get a realistic idea of an actual day you might experience at the school you want to attend.&nbsp; See classes in session, visit the cafeteria – try the food, and check out a dorm.&nbsp; Is this campus a highly social campus with students gathering in common areas, or do people mostly keep to themselves as they move between classes? All of these aspects can only be discovered during an average day on campus.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Take the weather when you visited into account when <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/match" title="comparing colleges" target="_blank">comparing colleges</a>. If you visited College A during the winter when the ground was frozen and students were scurrying from building to building, keep that in mind when comparing it to College B, which you visited in late spring, when the bulbs were blooming and the students were sunbathing between classes.</p>
<p><b>2. Leave a paper trail</b>: Most Important – Make sure the college KNOWs you have attended.&nbsp;&nbsp; Colleges are overwhelmed with the amount of applicants and the pool grows bigger every year.&nbsp; Make sure you let the school know you were there – check in, meet with someone from admissions.&nbsp; <b>Sign in: </b>The admissions office keeps track of who visits campus, and how often. Be sure to sign in every time you visit the school because that's how they know you are interested in attending. Demonstrated interest in a school may affect admissions decisions.&nbsp; Tell a school even if you are <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/7-tips-to-avoid-dangerous-college-visits" title="visiting friends" target="_blank">visiting friends</a>.&nbsp; Leave a paper trail.&nbsp; A campus visit may improve a student’s chance of admission.<br> <br> Although some schools may have informal, walk-in tours available, most of the larger schools will require an appointment for students to participate in an admissions session and/or campus tour. This means students will need to go online or call weeks (or even months) in advance to secure their spot.</p>
<p><b><br> </b>Depending on the time of year, some schools may even limit the number of high school underclassmen allowed, saving those precious spaces for graduating seniors who will be attending next fall. Seniors should not only participate in an admissions session and tour, but also consider scheduling an interview with an admissions counselor, and possibly meeting with the department chairs or professors within their chosen degree field. Juniors, who tour during the spring or summer before senior year, should also consider going through the interview process.</p>
<p><b>3. Roam around campus:</b> Eat in the cafeteria. Sit in on a class that might interest you. It may sound counterintuitive to venture away from the person assigned to tell you everything about campus, but you're not obligated to stay on a tour the entire time. If you're not loving your tour guide, or you see something that looks interesting to you, don't be afraid to leave the main group and catch up later.&nbsp; Sometimes, you can learn a lot more from an on-campus event or a candid conversation with a current student than you can from a scripted tour.&nbsp; College campuses can be so beautiful and full of activity that it can be easy to forget the importance of the town or city in which they are located. Make sure to explore the edges of campus and the surrounding areas.<br> <br><a href="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/56700/Mobile-College-Tour-Apps-How-to-Visit-Campus-Without-Visiting-Campus" title="Campus tours" target="_blank"> Campus tours</a> are a great way to get a feel for a school, but students should remember that tours are geared to show them the best the college has to offer. To see what a college may be like on an average day, students should opt to roam on their own for a few hours before or after their tour. It’s a good idea for them to have a meal at the cafeteria (they’ll be eating there quite a lot, if accepted), sit in on a class (big and small), or chat up some students that are hanging out on campus. If possible, students should also spend some time exploring the surrounding community, or consider participating in an overnight stay, to see if it the college is a good match.</p>
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<p><b>4. Picture yourself at this school: Ask yourself the "Right Fit Question":</b>&nbsp;Best Question is to ask yourself: "Do I belong here?" &nbsp;Can you picture yourself at this school, joining clubs, eating in the cafeteria, walking to class?&nbsp; In addition, if a little voice is telling you it does not feel right, there may be a good reason. Ask yourself what kind of contributions you will make to a campus community as you discover if you can “fit” in.&nbsp; Ask yourself –" Do I feel safe?" &nbsp;Learn about the unique culture of this school.</p>
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<p><b>5. Stay Organized</b>. Write down the names of the people you meet - tour guides, admissions people, etc. Then when you are faced with the question “Why should you go to this school?” you could name the person you met and why they made such a big difference in your college choice. <br> <br> Bring your phone: <a href="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/62205/7-Apps-to-Use-on-Your-College-Visits-This-Summer" title="Use your smart-phone" target="_blank">Use your smart-phone</a> to take photos of the campus or take notes.&nbsp; Make it a point to snap pictures of both the things you like AND dislike. Students should pay attention to various things, such as dorm room sizes and options, typical class size, how many students stay after their first year and how many graduate on time, as well as other things that may play a role in their decision to apply. Once students have narrowed their lists, sent in their college applications, and received their acceptance letters, a second trip may be needed to help them make a final decision. A picture may speak a thousand words, but a campus visit is the best way for students to see themselves in that picture.</p>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StudentAdvisorBlog/~4/NzsQkCA5nzw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Dean TsouvalasWed, 02 Oct 2013 17:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:118835http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118835/5-Must-Do-Things-When-Taking-a-College-Campus-Tourhttp://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118774/The-Benefits-of-Becoming-a-TA#Comments0The Benefits of Becoming a TAhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StudentAdvisorBlog/~3/_xl0wotObgo/The-Benefits-of-Becoming-a-TA<p>by&nbsp;Priya Sudendra,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.collegefocus.com/">CollegeFocus</a>.com<br>for StudentAdvisor.com&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Being a teaching assistant is a great experience for a graduate student or upperclassmen. Teaching sheds a whole new light on not only being a teacher, but also being a student. It also helps you get closer to the professors and make new connections to advance your career. Being a TA is a lot of work but the rewards are great. Here are a few:</p>
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<li><b>Relearning the Basics.</b><span style="font-size: 13px;"> When you’re back in an introduction class, all of the information comes back to you and reinforces the foundation of your knowledge. The course you TA for can give you more time to think about the field you are in, and because you will be teaching, assigning homework, and grading, all the information will be retained. You’ll be surprised at how much of the content you actually know.</span></li>
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<p><b>Letters of Recommendation.</b> Being a teaching assistant could mean that the supervising professor will write you a glowing recommendation. They’ll be checking up on you and if you are doing a great job as a TA, they should be willing to write you a wonderful recommendation that you can use for reference and <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/how-to-leverage-linkedin-to-get-a-job" title="future jobs" target="_blank">future jobs</a>. The connections you make as a teaching assistant can help you in future if there’s a job opening or any other opportunities that professors might think you would be a good candidate for.</p>
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<p><b>Extra Income.</b><span style="font-size: 13px;"> In many cases, TAs are paid or may get <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/financial-aid-help-and-resources" title="financial assistance" target="_blank">financial assistance</a> with their tuition. If your college does the latter, you will be saving thousands just by becoming a TA. Even if your college does not compensate you very much, it is a nice addition to any other jobs you may have. Being a TA can even get you college credit, which, in the long run, helps you save money.</span></p>
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<p><b>Skills for the future.</b><span style="font-size: 13px;"> Becoming a teaching assistant can help you gain skills you can use for the future. You will be teaching a class or lab, which will help you develop your public speaking skills. If the supervising professor involves you and asks for you input on lectures and assignments, don’t be afraid to speak up! This is your chance to fix problems you had when you were taking similar courses. You will probably have a better grasp of how the students feel than the professor does. Talking to your professor and trying to understand how others learn will really improve your communication and leadership skills. If you’re planning on becoming a teacher in future, being a TA is a necessity; you will need experience to get ahead.</span><b>&nbsp;</b></p>
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<p>Working as a teaching assistant as a graduate student has many perks. The connections and experience you gain will help you not only with your academic career, but also once you are looking for a job. It is a great opportunity to learn and gain valuable skills. &nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
<p><em>About the author:&nbsp;<b>Priya Sudendra</b>&nbsp;is a junior at the&nbsp;</em><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/schools/university-of-colorado-at-boulder"><b><em>University of Colorado</em></b></a><em>&nbsp;and a staff writer for&nbsp;</em><a href="http://www.collegefocus.com/"><em>CollegeFocus</em></a><em>, a website dedicated to helping students deal with the challenges of&nbsp;college, including housing, finance, style, health, relationships, and transferring from a community&nbsp;college to a four-year university.</em></p>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StudentAdvisorBlog/~4/_xl0wotObgo" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Taylor CotterWed, 02 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:118774http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118774/The-Benefits-of-Becoming-a-TAhttp://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118788/5-College-Scholarships-with-October-Deadlines#Comments05 College Scholarships with October Deadlineshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StudentAdvisorBlog/~3/9_tzrza_U8w/5-College-Scholarships-with-October-Deadlines<p>&nbsp;<img src="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/Portals/66824/images/fall-scholarship.jpg" border="0" alt="fall scholarship" class="alignCenter" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong>School is back in session and college scholarships are available!</strong></em></p>
<p>Autumn is a time of exciting changes; the leaves are changing colors, college students of all ages are settling into new routines, and high school students are ramping up for a final run at their top-choice colleges. With school on everyone’s mind, the question of how to pay for college is never far behind. StudentAdvisor.com is happy to help with our&nbsp;<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships">ScholarshipAdvisor</a> service which lists millions of dollars-worth of available scholarships! Register for ScholarshipAdvisor and you'll never miss a scholarship deadline, including these due dates which come up in October.</p>
<p><strong>Here are 5 college scholarships we don’t want you to miss because the deadline for each of these scholarships is October 31<sup>st</sup></strong> :</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/16538-American-Freedom-FoundationKaplan-University-Military-Scholarship" title="American Freedom Foundation/Kaplan University Military Scholarship" target="_blank">American Freedom Foundation/Kaplan University Military Scholarship<br></a><span style="font-size: 13px;">The mission of the American Freedom Foundation (AFF) is to honor the men and women of our armed forces and to raise awareness for their service and sacrifice. Partial scholarships covering over 50% of tuition costs are available&nbsp;through the end of October 2013&nbsp;to spouses or dependent children of active-duty servicemembers, including the National Guard and Reserve.<br>&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/search?search=The+Coca-Cola+Scholars+Program+Scholarship" style="font-size: 1em;" title="The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship" target="_blank">The Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship<br></a><span style="font-size: 13px;">Graduating high school seniors are recognized for their capacity to lead and serve, and their commitment to making a significant impact on their schools and communities. Fifty New Century Gold Scholars are awarded $1,500, fifty Silver Scholars are awarded $1,250, and fifty Bronze Scholars are awarded $1,000.<br>&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/69-Veterans-United-Foundation-Scholarship-" title="Veterans United Foundation Scholarship" target="_blank">Veterans United Foundation Scholarship<br></a><span style="font-size: 13px;">Five bi-annual $2,000 scholarships are offered to active-duty service members, veterans, spouses of military members or veterans, surviving spouses of fallen soldiers, or children of military members or veterans.<br>&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/4540-Lance-Stafford-Larson-Student-Scholarship-for-the-Best-Paper" title="Student Scholarship for the Best Paper Lance Stafford Larson" target="_blank">Student Scholarship for the Best Paper Lance Stafford Larson<br></a><span style="font-size: 13px;">An active member of the IEEE Computer Society is awarded $500 is for the best paper concerning computer-related subjects.<br>&nbsp;</span></li>
<li><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/44-The-Christopher-Reeve-Award--" title="The Christopher Reeve Award" target="_blank">The Christopher Reeve Award<br></a><span style="font-size: 13px;">$1000 is presented each year to an extraordinary high school senior or younger student who has demonstrated tremendous courage, compassion and caring in serving his or her community. Applicants must be nominated for this award.</span></li>
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<p>It’s been a rocky economic recovery and college students are among those who’ve been hit the hardest.</p>
<p>According to a June 2013 Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s <a href="http://www.newyorkfed.org/newsevents/mediaadvisory/2013/Presentations_06272013.pdf">press briefing</a>, of the 94 percent of all recent grads who are fortunate enough to have jobs, <strong>nearly half are overqualified and/or underpaid for the work they do</strong>. No wonder many of them are taking on second jobs and pursuing other forms of part-time work, <strong>including freelancing</strong>. This is especially true for grads with highly desirable and mobile creative skills such as in the fields of graphic design, software development, video production, journalism and so forth.</p>
<p><strong>Even though scoring freelance work is often hit-or-miss, the work has it benefits.</strong></p>
<p>From a financial capital standpoint, freelancing helps to pay the rent. From a human capital perspective, the work adds to knowledge and experience, which boosts personal marketability. And from a social capital outlook, freelancing can augment the scope and quality of personal networks and networking skills, which in turn may lead to long-term employment opportunities, if that’s a goal.</p>
<p>The tricky part, however, is plugging a cash-flow hole without underpricing your talent, not overlooking the importance of setting and managing reasonable expectations for the projects you accept, and diligently collecting the money you’re owed in the process.</p>
<p>To help figure out the right price to charge, start by determining your<strong> break-even point</strong>.</p>
<p>For example, suppose you needed an extra $10,000 per year to make ends meet. Also suppose you have enough flexibility to commit an additional 10 hours per week for 50 weeks of the year. (We all need some time off). Those 500 supplemental hours divided into that $10,000 of required income equals $20 per hour, plus another 25 percent (or $5 per hour) to cover the estimated federal, state and local taxes. (<strong>FreelanceSwitch.com</strong> has a neat <a href="http://freelanceswitch.com/rates/">tool</a> that can help you with the calculations.)</p>
<p>The next step would be to<strong> know your worth</strong>—the value the market places on your skills—which a stroll through the want ads can help you to ascertain.</p>
<p>Let’s say the average annual compensation for someone with your skills is $44K (which also happens to be what the <a href="http://www.naceweb.org/uploadedFiles/NACEWeb/Research/Salary_Survey/Reports/SS_Jan2013_ExecSummary.pdf">National Association of Colleges and Employers</a> reports is the average first year earnings for new college grads). If so, 52 forty-hour weeks (2,080 hours annually) would translate into $21.15 per hour. And since employers are required to match their employees’ Social Security and Medicare contributions—and the majority of companies with 50 or more employees also offer health care and other benefits packages—it would be fair to attempt to mark-up that rate to take those considerations into account. Here too, a 25% premium makes sense, which in this example would bring the market rate to $26.44 versus your $25 per hour breakeven.</p>
<p>When it comes to setting reasonable expectations, once you have a clear understanding of your prospective client’s needs and deadlines, take the time to transcribe that in the form of a proposal, which should encompass the following four elements.</p>
<ul>
<li>A detailed description of the assignment.</li>
<li>An estimate of the time needed to complete it—subject to change if the assignment is altered, requested revisions are excessive and/or because of unforeseen events. (The proposal should establish the maximum number of those that you’ve included in your calculations—when the assignment is being priced as a project—after which an agreed-to hourly rate should then be assessed.)</li>
<li>How out-of-pocket expenses are to be handled. (Hint: Ordinarily, these are the client’s responsibility.)</li>
<li>A projected timeline, including specific milestones, which, when linked with a payment plan, will help you to avoid a situation in which you’ve done all the work and are waiting for all the payment.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Here’s what I mean:</strong></p>
<p>A few years ago I hired three grads: one to build my website, another to draw the illustrations for my books and a third to produce the videos for my online courses. In each case, we slogged through a proposal that detailed the particulars for the project and settled on prices that were based on hours or the total project, depending on the assignment. We also agreed on <em>progress payments</em>—a series of partial remittances that I would make at specified intervals. In that case, it was the start of the work (including for the purchase of assignment-specific software and equipment), when certain milestones were achieved and when everything was completed.</p>
<p>It would be great if all your assignments could be structured as fairly and all your clients were to honor their obligations as they agreed to do. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen, which is why it’s important to state your late-payment policy in your proposal and print it at the bottom on your invoices. A commonly assessed late fee for commercial transactions is 1.5% multiplied by the past-due amount.</p>
<p>One last bit of advice.</p>
<p><strong>As important as these project are for the added experience you attain, the new connections you make and the extra income you want, be discerning about the clients you accept. Some assignments just aren’t worth the heartache.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Going green in college can seem difficult</strong>; you might think it’s time consuming and expensive, but becoming environmentally friendly while in school can be pretty easy and cheap!</p>
<p><strong>The simplest thing you can do is to turn off everything in your room or apartment.</strong> Turn off the lights when you go to another room or leave. Remember to turn off fans and unplug toasters and other appliances that aren’t in use. If you are leaving for an extended period of time, unplug your chargers and power strips so that extra energy doesn’t add up while you’re away.</p>
<p><strong>Thrifting is another great way to be environmentally conservative.</strong> It is more than just a fad, it’s a great way to reduce waste and find some great things! Many thrift stores have furniture, clothes, and many other things you might need for your apartment or dorm room. You can even sell your own things at some second hand stores! Not only will you be saving tons of money by purchasing gently used items, but you will be preventing production wastes and reducing the amount of waste in landfills. You can find some great things at thrift and second hand stores.</p>
<p><strong>Use less water!</strong> Just by turning off the faucet when you are brushing your teeth or shortening your shower, you can significantly cut down on your water usage. Think of all the time you’ll save by shortening your shower by just a few minutes! Cutting down on shower usage also reduces the amount of CO2 released into the air because you are using less electricity for heating the water. The same goes for using cold water to wash your clothes in the washing machine instead of using hot water. Your clothes will be just as clean and in better condition; the heat can damage your clothing.</p>
<p><strong>Reuse and recycle.</strong> Reuse anything you can. You can use the back of old papers for scratch paper or notes. Use actual silverware instead of plastic-ware and use real plates instead of paper ones. Reuse the plastic bags from stores for trash or for future shopping trips. Better yet, you can get a reusable tote at any grocery store to carry your groceries, lunches, or anything else you need to tote around.</p>
<p><strong>Instead of throwing your old phone away and sending it to a landfill, you can check if that brand has any sell back or recycle programs.</strong> The company can dispose and reuse different parts of your phone. You can go to <a href="http://www.call2recycle.org/">Call2Recycle</a> to find a phone-recycling center near you. Reusing drastically cuts down on the waste produced. If you try to use everything as much as possible, it can really help.</p>
<p><strong>Going green doesn’t have to be a burden; it can be done quickly and easily.</strong> If you put in a little effort, it can go a long way! Get your friends and family to do the same and you will be helping save hundreds of gallons of water, reduce CO2 emissions, and generate less waste.&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>About the author:&nbsp;<b>Priya Sudendra</b>&nbsp;is a junior at the&nbsp;</em><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/schools/university-of-colorado-at-boulder"><b><em>University of Colorado</em></b></a><em>&nbsp;and a staff writer for&nbsp;</em><a href="http://www.collegefocus.com/"><em>CollegeFocus</em></a><em>, a website dedicated to helping students deal with the challenges of&nbsp;college, including housing, finance, style, health, relationships, and transferring from a community&nbsp;college to a four-year university.</em></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">When more than 700 leaders representing business, education and media attended Techonomy Detroit&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">2013 September 17th at <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/schools/wayne-state-university/reviews" title="Wayne State University" target="_blank">Wayne State University</a> in Michigan, the driving conversation was on jobs:</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">specifically where they’re going and the changing expectations of employers in the years ahead.</span></p>
<p>Successful leaders from companies such as <strong>Cisco, Twitter</strong> and <strong>General Motors</strong> honed in on today’s&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;">rapidly-evolving career landscape, spotlighting how technology-driven change is affecting cities in&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">America, bringing both challenges and exciting opportunities. The Student Advisor editorial team was also&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">there and shares the pivotal trends shaping America’s workforce over the next 5-7 years:</span></p>
<p><strong>A workforce divided</strong><br>There’s a seismic shift occurring right now that’s dividing America’s workers into very different worlds. The&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;">days of high pay for lower-level manual skills are gone. Today, lower-skilled workers are struggling to find&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">jobs that will provide a sustainable livelihood to support their families, while those with advanced STEM&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">(science, technology, engineering and math) skills are enjoying growing opportunities and compensation.</span></p>
<p><strong>Too many jobs: not enough skilled workers</strong><br>Despite millions of unemployed people still struggling to find work in today’s economy, a significant&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;">labor shortage is actually projected in the years ahead. The problem? Not enough skilled workers. An&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">estimated 18 million open jobs will lack enough qualified applicants to fill them: there are 3 million open&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">jobs in the U.S. right now. The reasons are varied: too few workers with needed STEM skills; the slower&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">pace of new business startups and expansions post-recession; and the large number of workers not&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">willing or able to relocate to job-centric regions.</span></p>
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<p><strong>Fast-growth sectors in the next seven years</strong><br>Along with in-demand STEM skills, clear patterns are emerging with respect to the higher-paying, higher-growth industries. The Bureau of Labor statistics reveal several sectors among the fastest growing in the&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;">next seven years: healthcare, information technology, energy and business:</span></p>
<p><strong>• Healthcare and Nursing</strong><br>With the aging of the population, it’s no surprise that ten of the nation's twenty fastest-growing&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;">occupations are related to health care. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/is-a-career-in-public-health-right-for-you" title="Health care" target="_blank">Health care</a> is expected to generate more jobs than any other&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">industry through 2018. Particular standouts for professionals include Physical Therapy and Occupational&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Therapy Assistants at growth rates of 46% and 43% respectively; Physical Therapists at 39% ; <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/registered-nurse-salary" title="Registered&nbsp;Nurses" target="_blank">Registered&nbsp;</a></span><span style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/registered-nurse-salary" title="Registered&nbsp;Nurses" target="_blank">Nurses</a> at 26%; Licensed Practical and Vocational nurses at 22.4%; and Physicians and Surgeons at 24.4%.</span></p>
<p><strong>• Information Technology</strong><br>With the dramatic growth in cloud storage, mobile apps, data analysis and costly cyber threats, more <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/is-a-career-in-public-health-right-for-you" title="IT&nbsp;employees" target="_blank">IT&nbsp;</a><span style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/is-a-career-in-public-health-right-for-you" title="IT&nbsp;employees" target="_blank">employees</a> will be needed to help companies maintain smooth operations; avoid security breaches and&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">uncover new business opportunities. A skyrocketing 72% growth for Systems Software Developers and&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">57% growth for Applications Software Developers is projected, in addition to 43% growth for Computer&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Systems Analysts and Computer Support Specialists.</span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size: 13px;">• Business</span></strong><br>This popular category encompasses a wide range of career choices: the most popular focus on&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;"><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/is-a-career-in-public-health-right-for-you" title="finance and marketing" target="_blank">finance and marketing</a>. Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists top the job growth list&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">at 41%. Personal Financial Advisors are not far behind with 32% projected growth. The need for&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">Financial Analysts are expected to rise by 23%. Accountants and Auditors will grow by 15.7%. The&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">outlook for most wholesale/manufacturing sales reps is 15.6% growth, with first-line administrative&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">and office support supervisors at 14.3% and Marketing Managers at 14% growth.</span></p>
<p>Regardless of which sector you choose, <a href="http://www.detroitnews.com/section/OPINION0305" title="Nolan Finley" target="_blank">Nolan Finley</a>, Editorial Page Editor at <em>The Detroit News</em>,&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;">emphasized that it’s every student’s responsibility to research potential industries and career choices&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">before they start a degree program. He urged students to choose a field they are passionate about and to&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">find out what skills and education employers are seeking, as well as the realistic earning potential.</span></p>
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<p>Techonomy Detroit 2013 is one of many conferences hosted by <a href="http://techonomy.com/" rel="nofollow" title="Techonomy" target="_blank">Techonomy</a> each year. The mission of&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;">this global initiative is to bring respected business and educational leaders together to analyze technology&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">and economy together in innovative ways that can make the world a better place. They promote candid&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">conversations through city-specific conferences; online editorial content and newsletters; as well as video&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 13px;">journalism.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 13px;">&nbsp;<img id="img-1379700335809" src="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/Portals/66824/images/jackiejones_final-1.jpg" alt="describe the image" class="alignLeft" height="85" border="0" width="85"></span><em style="font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-size: 13px;"><strong>Jacqueline Jones</strong> is currently the Executive Director of Strategic Partnerships and Innovation at<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/schools/kaplan-university" title=" Kaplan University" target="_blank"> Kaplan University</a>. She currently leads the development of new content and products which focus on enhancing career and educational skills. </span></em><br>&nbsp;</p>
<p><em>Look for more discussion around the future of jobs and employers’ changing needs, including the latest&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 13px;">on Student Advisor.&nbsp;</span></em></p>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StudentAdvisorBlog/~4/6Rm3zKpEe7M" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Jacqueline JonesFri, 20 Sep 2013 16:32:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:118610http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118610/Where-Are-The-Jobshttp://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118542/Mark-Wahlberg-Champions-Online-Learning#Comments0Mark Wahlberg Champions Online Learning!http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StudentAdvisorBlog/~3/mUAw0RUkAco/Mark-Wahlberg-Champions-Online-Learning<p><img id="img-1379528366027" src="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/Portals/66824/images/Mark-Graduate-_-mWYFquote2.jpg" border="0" alt="Mark Wahlberg graduates high school" class="alignCenter" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p>
<p><strong>Congratulations are in order for actor Mark Wahlberg&nbsp;</strong><span>who just announced that he is the proud graduate of the Class of 2013 after getting his high school diploma online.</span></p>
<p>Wahlberg&nbsp;explains that he dropped out of school in the ninth grade under difficult circumstances, and is reaching out to other high school dropouts, or potential dropouts, through his charity, the&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://www.markwahlbergyouthfoundation.com/" title="Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation" target="_blank">Mark&nbsp;Wahlberg&nbsp;Youth Foundation</a></strong>, to give kids a brighter future by helping them stay in school.</p>
<p>Wahlberg&nbsp;describes himself as lucky, "Most high school dropouts don't end up with successful careers in Hollywood," he says, but&nbsp;Wahlberg&nbsp;still wanted to set a good example about the importance of education to&nbsp;both&nbsp;his own children and to struggling teens in general. "I was fortunate to find out I could attend high school&nbsp;online." he writes in a blog he penned for theHuffington&nbsp;Post, and he encourages others to do the same.</p>
<p><strong>We at&nbsp;StudentAdvisor&nbsp;agree with Mark&nbsp;Wahlberg.</strong>&nbsp;Education has the power to change lives and lift people out of difficult circumstances, and the power of&nbsp;online&nbsp;learning is helping more people than ever to realize their educational goals, not just for high school, but for post-high school degree programs as well.</p>
<p><a href="http://mooc.studentadvisor.com/" title="MOOCs" target="_blank">MOOCs</a>, or massive open&nbsp;online&nbsp;courses are a good example of the extensive reach&nbsp;onlinelearning can have. These free&nbsp;online&nbsp;courses allow students to take college and college-level classes from top universities the world over while exchanging ideas with thousands of other students in international digital classrooms.</p>
<p>Colleges and universities are also harnessing the power of&nbsp;online&nbsp;learning both on and off campus as they offer their students more ways to earn their college diplomas. Many schools now allow their students to mix and match on-campus and&nbsp;online&nbsp;classes so they can easily graduate on time, or even&nbsp;<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/6-ways-to-save-money-on-a-college-degree" title="accelerate their degrees" target="_blank">accelerate their degrees</a>. It is also becoming more popular to offer hybrid classes that involve a combination of learning in both the classroom and&nbsp;online.</p>
<p>Online&nbsp;learning may also help to drive skyrocketing tuition costs back down as new business models emerge to compete with traditional colleges.The most recent&nbsp;online&nbsp;colleges to open its "doors" (perhaps I should say portals?) is&nbsp;<a href="http://www.mountwashington.edu/learn-online.aspx" title="Mount Washington College" target="_blank">Mount Washington College</a>&nbsp;which is low-cost business degrees in the neighborhood of $6,000 to attract students to its programs.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/search?search=online" title="College scholarships" target="_blank">College scholarships</a>&nbsp;are also becoming available to students as&nbsp;online&nbsp;learning becomes more mainstream.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/schools/kaplan-university" title="Kaplan University" target="_blank">Kaplan University</a>&nbsp;offers several as does the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/16403-Get-Educated-Online-College-Scholarship-Program" title="Get Educated Online College Scholarship Program" target="_blank">Get Educated&nbsp;Online&nbsp;College Scholarship Program</a>.</p>
<p>So whether you're looking to earn a high school diploma, college degree, professional certificate, or you just love learning in general, there are lots of&nbsp;online&nbsp;options available and we invite you to visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/" title="StudentAdviso" target="_blank">StudentAdviso</a>r to gather information and begin your journey!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>Be like Mark Wahlberg and inspire others. Share your&nbsp;online learning&nbsp;stories with our readers!</em></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>( *Image above from&nbsp;<a href="http://www.markwahlbergyouthfoundation.com/">http://www.markwahlbergyouthfoundation.com/</a>&nbsp;)</em></p><p>Permalink: http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118542/Mark-Wahlberg-Champions-Online-Learning</p>
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<h2><strong>1. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/16423-The-Bartlett-Tree-Foundation-Scholarship" title="The Bartlett Tree Foundation Scholarship" target="_blank">The Bartlett Tree Foundation Scholarship</a></strong></h2>
<p>The Bartlett Tree Foundation is proud to sponsor the next generations of arborists. This year, The Foundation will be offering four scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each for students who have a genuine interest in a career in arboriculture and attend any two-year or four-year college that offers programs in horticulture, arboriculture, or urban forestry. (Both Fall and Spring semester awards are available)</p>
<p>Deadline: 10/1/2013</p>
<h2><strong>2. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/1099-Marshall-Scholarship" title="Marshall Scholarship" target="_blank">Marshall Scholarship</a></strong></h2>
<p>Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to forty Scholars are selected each year to study at graduate level at an UK institution in any field of study.</p>
<p>As future leaders, with a lasting understanding of British society, Marshall Scholars strengthen the enduring relationship between the British and American peoples, their governments and their institutions. Marshall Scholars are talented, independent and wide-ranging, and their time as Scholars enhances their intellectual and personal growth. Their direct engagement with Britain through its best academic programmes contributes to their ultimate personal success.</p>
<p>Deadline: 10/1/2013</p>
<h2><strong>3. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/6461-Frederick-Burkhardt-Residential-Fellowship-for-Recently-Tenured-Students" title="Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowship for Recently Tenured Students" target="_blank">Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowship for Recently Tenured Students</a></strong></h2>
<p>Applicant must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or permanent resident. Award is intended to support an academic year of residence at any national residential research centers. Program encourages exchanges across disciplinary lines that can be especially helpful to deepening and expanding the significance of projects in the humanities and related social sciences. Applications must be submitted through the ACLS Online Fellowship Application system (OFA). OFA is accessible through the Fellowship and Grant Programs section of the web site.</p>
<p>Deadline: 10/2/2013</p>
<h2><strong>4. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/39-Wendys-High-School-Heisman" title="Wendy's High School Heisman" target="_blank">Wendy's High School Heisman</a></strong></h2>
<p>Wendy's and Heisman partner to reward high school athletes. The first 25,000 students to apply receive a $10 Wendy's gift card. Winners at each stage of the program also receive increasing amounts of additional Wendy’s Gift Cards, with $500 Gift Cards going to two National Winners. Applicants can also earn cash prizes for their schools. The high schools of 12 National Finalists each receive a $2,000 donation in the Finalist’s name and the high schools of two National Winners will receive $10,000 in donations in the student’s name.</p>
<p>Deadline:&nbsp;10/2/2013</p>
<h2><strong>5. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/4559-Amy-Lowell-Poetry-Travelling-Scholarship" title="Amy Lowell Poetry Travelling Scholarship" target="_blank">Amy Lowell Poetry Travelling Scholarship</a></strong></h2>
<p>The American poet Amy Lowell died in 1925. Her will established an annual scholarship to support travel abroad for gifted American-born poets. The scholarship is administered by the Trustees under her will at the law firm of Choate, Hall &amp; Stewart in Boston, Massachusetts.</p>
<p>Deadline: 10/1/2013</p>
<h2><strong>6. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/7476-Rhodes-Scholarship" title="Rhodes Scholarship" target="_blank">Rhodes Scholarship</a></strong></h2>
<p>The Rhodes Scholarships are postgraduate awards supporting outstanding all-round students at the University of Oxford, and providing transformative opportunities for exceptional individuals.</p>
<p>Established in 1903 under the will of Cecil Rhodes, the Rhodes is the oldest and perhaps the most prestigious international graduate scholarship program in the world. A class of 83 Scholars is selected each year.</p>
<p>Deadline: 10/1/2013</p>
<h2><strong>7. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships/16496-Dorothy-Sargent-Rosenberg-Memorial-Award" title="Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Memorial Award" target="_self">Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Memorial Award</a></strong></h2>
<p>The Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Memorial Fund offers a poetry contest to award prizes to young poets with unusual promise.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Deadline: 10/5/2013</p>
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<p>Do you have any other scholarships that students can apply for this September? Let us know in the comments below!</p><p>Permalink: http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118404/7-Scholarships-To-Apply-For-Before-September-Ends</p>
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<p><strong>Another year of college classes has begun, paid for with another round of student loans.</strong></p>
<p>According to a recent article from the <a href="http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/higher-education/report/2013/08/20/72508/how-qualified-student-loans-could-protect-borrowers-and-taxpayers/" title="Center for American Progress" target="_blank">Center for American Progress</a>,&nbsp;<span>cumulative student-loan debt increased by 80 percent for students at public institutions and by about 50 percent at both private non-profit institutions and for-profit schools between 1990 and 2008. In addition, recession-level unemployment rates ranging from 10 - 16 per cent for young adults continue to keep vulnerable college graduates from finding work.</span></p>
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<p><span><em><strong>"</strong></em><span><em><strong>While borrowing has increased," </strong></em>the article's authors note<em>,<strong> "the employment prospects of young adults have not kept pace."</strong></em> Not only are unemployment rates considerably higher among recent college graduates, but&nbsp;</span>current college students, the article points out, are often being prepared for jobs that are not paying high enough wages for those students to repay their debts even if they find do work after graduation.<em><strong> "Some borrowers,"</strong> </em>the article suggests, will ultimately,<em><strong>"be forced into poverty by the very student loan that was intended to help them break out of poverty."</strong></em></span></p>
<p><span><span>So what's a student struggling under a crushing load of debt to do when there seems to be no hope of repaying their student loans? Banktruptcy is no longer a viable option for all but the most exteme hardship cases due to a series of laws that have been enacted since the mid-1970's taking student loans off the table for forgiveness under bankruptcy protection laws. The logic behind these new laws stems from a fear that college students will abuse bankruptcy protection because, being young, they don't have enough to lose since the consequences of bankruptcy are "temporary over a long career."&nbsp;</span></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/student-loans-the-truth-about-the-interest-rate-hike" title="[Read Student Loans: The Truth About The Interest Rate Hike]" target="_blank">[Read <em>Student Loans: The Truth About The Interest Rate Hike]</em></a></p>
<p><span><span>The article's authors, Joe Valenti and David Bergeron of the Center for American Progress, offer up a solution that invloves revamping the existing sytem of student loans at the source, keeping students and families from getting into trouble with high-risk loans and making institutions more responsible for taking on some of the risk if their student loan terms are unfair or their degree programs are not up to par.</span></span></p>
<p><span>Valenti and Bergeron lay out a program of<strong> Qualified Student Loans</strong> in the article which would, "<span>need to meet established, reasonable standards regarding affordable interest rates, flexible repayment options, and death and disability protections. It would also need to meet minimum disclosure standards so consumers are able to clearly understand their student-loan burdens when making choices about higher education. Loans meeting these criteria would still be subject to the existing bankruptcy laws that only allow student debt to be discharged in cases of undue hardship. But loans fitting this definition would be available only for institutions of higher education and programs that meet minimum standards in terms of completion, or graduation rates, job placement, and evidence-based future salary projections—programs that can assure that their graduates have a reasonable chance of repaying their student loans."</span></span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">Loans which do not meet these standards, or </span><strong style="font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">Nonqualified Student Loans</strong><span style="font-size: 13px; text-align: left;">, would become eligible for bankruptcy protection as they were prior to 1998. Students would benefit from this change because their would be more transparency in the student loan process and financial protection for those who need it most. Lenders would have to tailor their student loans toward the schools and programs that offer the best chances for repayment or be willing to accept the risk, and schools would need to offer high quality education and help their students find gainful post-graduation employment to continue attracting enrollments by qualifying for student loan programs. By tailoring student loans toward "amounts that borrowers may reasonabley be expected to pay," a Qualified Student Loan program might help keep the rate of tuition inflation down as well.</span></p>
<p><strong><em>What do you think? Should students loans be eligible for bankruptcy protection and under what circumstances?</em></strong></p><p>Permalink: http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118527/Should-Student-Loans-Be-Eligible-For-Bankruptcy</p>
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/StudentAdvisorBlog/~4/HtF8Qf2Z4HM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Diane ThomasTue, 17 Sep 2013 17:00:00 GMTf1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:118527http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118527/Should-Student-Loans-Be-Eligible-For-Bankruptcyhttp://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118374/5-Hot-Credentials-That-Don-t-Exist-Yet#Comments05 Hot Credentials That Don’t Exist Yethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/StudentAdvisorBlog/~3/SZ9QeuqBuSc/5-Hot-Credentials-That-Don-t-Exist-Yet<p><img id="img-1378844543754" src="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/Portals/66824/images/credentials-dont-exist-yet.jpg" border="0" alt="credentials-online-certificate" class="alignCenter" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"></p>
<p>Some of the hottest jobs today didn’t exist ten years ago—social media manager, app developer, user experience manager, elder care specialist, to name a few—and chances are the top jobs of ten years from now will depend on a technology that hasn’t yet been developed. In today’s world, where many positions have an associated professional organization, new jobs are often closely followed by new&nbsp;<span class="iwtermhighlight">credentials</span>. Many of these may be&nbsp;online certificate programs, but it's likely we could see them pop up in brick-and-mortar colleges as well.</p>
<p>Here are five&nbsp;<span class="iwtermhighlight">credentials</span>&nbsp;that don’t exist yet, but will soon:</p>
<h2><b>Certificate in&nbsp;Crowdfunding</b></h2>
<p>Crowdfunding&nbsp;took off in 2009 with the launch of Kickstarter, which has now hosted more than 100,000 projects. In 2012, the National Crowdfunding Association was formed to represent the interests of&nbsp;crowdfunding&nbsp;professionals. The NLCFA is currently working on a professional credential for&nbsp;<a href="http://www.nlcfa.org/cca.html">Certified Crowdfund Advisors</a>&nbsp;(CCAs), with an examination process expected to be put in place this year.</p>
<h2><b>Certificate in Blogging</b></h2>
<p>As part of an overall content management strategy, blogging is now a career for many, and companies hire freelance bloggers to increase their Internet presence. There are already specialty bloggers associations, such as the&nbsp;<a href="http://travelbloggersassociation.com/">Professional Travel Bloggers Association</a>, and a few attempts have been made at launching a general bloggers association. With the importance of blogging to marketing campaigns, branding, and customer relations, traditional and&nbsp;online certificate programs&nbsp;are probably just around the corner.</p>
<p><b>Certificate in Online Brand and Reputation Management</b></p>
<p>There are a few unofficial&nbsp;online certificate programs&nbsp;for brand and reputation management, but as more parts of our lives move online, expect this area to grow. In today’s digital environment, both companies and individuals are spending more time ensuring that their online reputations are intact.</p>
<h2><b>Degree in Generational Management</b></h2>
<p>The Millennial generation has posed all kinds of challenges for employers—millennials are digital natives who have different expectations of their working lives than the generations before them. Many companies have hired human resources personnel specifically to manage this generation. Future generations of workers are likely to have their own unique needs, necessitating specialists in generational management. It is likely that there will be traditional and&nbsp;online certificate programs&nbsp;for human resources professionals that are adept at working with all generations.</p>
<h2><b>Degree in&nbsp;Social Learning&nbsp;Management</b></h2>
<p>With the proliferation of online education,&nbsp;social learning&nbsp;is one of the hottest topics around, and&nbsp;social learning&nbsp;managers are the newest additions to many companies’ human resources departments. As more&nbsp;social learning&nbsp;tools become available and businesses increasingly rely on&nbsp;social learning&nbsp;to replace formal training,&nbsp;online certificate programs&nbsp;and&nbsp;<span class="iwtermhighlight">credentials</span>&nbsp;in&nbsp;social learning&nbsp;management will emerge.</p>
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<p>These&nbsp;<span class="iwtermhighlight">credentials</span>&nbsp;may not exist yet, but the jobs certainly do, and these are only a handful of the many possibilities. As we move into the next decades, many new fields will emerge and jobs will become available. Where will your career take you?</p>
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<p><em><strong>David Blake</strong>&nbsp;is the Co-founder of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.degreed.com/" target="_blank">Degreed</a>, author at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.moocs.com/" target="_blank">MOOCs</a>, and a Stanford d.School EdTech Entrepreneur. Fast Company wrote, "Why can’t we take robotics at Carnegie Mellon, linear algebra at MIT, law at Stanford? &nbsp;And why can’t we put 130 of these together and make it a degree?" Now you can with Degreed take courses from any university and learn from the best resources from across the web with Degreed.</em></p>
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<p style="text-align: left;" align="center"><span style="text-align: left;"><strong>University will be the best years of your life, they say.</strong> Get involved with everything, they say. All wonderful advice if you’re the naturally outgoing type. But what happens if you can’t bring yourself to say hello to everyone you meet in the corridor or pub? If you don’t feel like you fit in with the ‘in crowd’ or find yourself struggling for things to say, read on for some great tips to <strong>not just survive your first year, but get the most out of it.</strong></span></p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>Why Me..?</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">The first thing to realize is that you are not alone, and you’re certainly not abnormal. Almost everyone will feel out of sorts at some point during the first stages of settling into university. <strong>The important thing is how you deal with it.</strong> There could be something that is holding you back. Perhaps you missed Fresher’s Week, or orientation, or had to change university choice at the last minute. Are you missing home or don’t like doing the ‘normal’ things to meet people – such as clubbing or sports? All these things could make you more reluctant to put yourself out there. Maybe, just maybe, you’ve let yourself slip a bit since you arrived. No one knows enough you to say that your new shampoo or deodorant is letting you down – so make sure you are both as hygienic and approachable as you can be!&nbsp;</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>A Problem Shared...</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">Share with your family and friends back home. If you’re not having the ace time everyone promised, then don’t feel that you have to pretend the opposite to family and friends back home. <strong>Sometimes just disclosing that to your nearest and dearest can relieve the pressure as they remind you that you’re a great person and loved by those you’ve left behind.</strong> It is worth having a think about who you’ll get the best advice from before calling up. You don’t want to hear from a well-meaning relative that you should just ‘get over’ your shyness. Choose to share your concerns with someone you trust to give good advice.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">[It's never too late to get involved. <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/questions/i-havent-really-branched-out-beyond-my-comfort" title="Read advice from our community" target="_blank">Read advice from our community</a>!]</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>Don’t believe the hype...</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">Social media is to blame for a lot of the pressure we put on ourselves to ‘have lots of friends’. People place value on the number of friends or followers online. Just remember that the life we present online isn’t usually indicative of the reality. We don’t generally update when we’re feeling lonely or that we had a rubbish time last night. It can feel more lonely online when you look at everyone else’s photos. So many people insist on documenting what a good time they’re having. But think back to the great times you’ve had. Were you stopping every five minutes to take photos and update your status? No, you were enjoying the moment.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;"><b>Open door, open mind...</b></h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">Keep your door open - literally - all the time so that you get to know the people around you – not just the people in your major for the next three or four years! If you enter a room or a conversation with a smile and lots of positive things to say, you will find that the people worth knowing are communicative and friendly back. Don’t jeopardize your work by joining every activity and sporting club available. Choose wisely, but try to do at least one thing outside your ‘comfort zone’. This is especially useful if you’re not the clubbing/pubbing type.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">And you know what?<strong> If it doesn’t work at first, you’ll soon find that you bump into like-minded people in the most unexpected of places</strong>, just be ready to welcome them into your life. Don’t pressure yourself too much and end up with friends you don’t want! With real life friends, unlike Facebook, it’s quality over quantity.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><img src="http://blog.studentadvisor.com/Portals/66824/images/Daniel Kendal Headshot.JPG" border="0" alt="Daniel Kendal Headshot" class="alignLeft" style="float: left;">Daniel Kendal is a recent graduate, writer and gadget lover.&nbsp;Daniel went through the <a href="http://clearing.telegraph.co.uk/">UCAS clearing telegraph</a> process to gain his place at university and once there he found it was harder to settle in and fit in than he was expecting.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;" align="center">We all know that paying for school is tough. However, there are thousands of scholarships out there that want to help alleviate the cost of college!&nbsp;</p>
<p style="text-align: left;" align="center">Applying for scholarships can be exhausting - sometimes more exhausting than applying to college itself! How can you make your scholarship search more efficient and effective? <strong><a href="https://twitter.com/umcols" title="Allyson Collinsworth" target="_self">Allyson Collinsworth</a></strong> of The Office of Loans and Scholarships at the <strong>United Methodist Church</strong> has ten must-do tips for students looking to earn scholarship money this year.</p>
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<li><b>Apply early for scholarships!</b> <b>DON’T</b> wait until the last minute. <b>DO</b> your homework, and know when applications open and close. Give yourself and your references time to submit quality work.</li>
<li><b>Know</b> the background, guidelines, and donor wishes of the scholarship program for which you are applying. Demonstrate this knowledge in your essay or through your references’ remarks. If you spend time on the application aligning your qualities, experiences, and education to the specific requirements and initial purposes of a scholarship program, you will be a front-runner for selection.</li>
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<div style="text-align: center;">[StudentAdvisor lists thousands of scholarships on <strong><a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/scholarships" title="ScholarshipAdvisor" target="_self">ScholarshipAdvisor</a></strong>, for web and iOS.]</div>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Know </b><span style="font-size: 1em; text-align: left;">yourself</span><b> </b><span style="font-size: 1em; text-align: left;">and</span><b> market </b><span style="font-size: 1em; text-align: left;">yourself humbly within the scholarship application as if it were a job application. Cater your application to the scholarship program you are applying for as you would a résumé for a particular job opportunity. </span><b>Highlight</b><span style="font-size: 1em; text-align: left;"> the areas in your experience, coursework, and volunteer work that parallel the intent of the scholarship program or donor. For example, for a scholarship based on social-justice issues, emphasize and detail your campus ministry activities or community work with Alternative Spring Break or the local homeless shelter over your role with student government or a campus social club.</span></li>
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<li>Regarding your education, community involvement, and regular work, <b>DO</b> choose three to five people who really know you well,<b> </b>and who will be strong references for future scholarship applications. <b>DON’T</b><b> </b>overwhelm one reference with the task of submitting 20 letters on your behalf for the 20 scholarships you’re going for. <b>Be intentional </b>about requesting letters from references based on the scholarship programs where they can be most helpful to you.&nbsp;</li>
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<div style="text-align: center;">[READ: <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/scholarships-why-they-are-so-important-and-how-to-get-them" title="Four Types of Scholarships - And Which Is Best For You" target="_self">Four Types of Scholarships - And Which Is Best For You</a>]</div>
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<li><b>Prepare</b> your scholarship references by providing them with the name and background information of the scholarship for which you are applying. <b>Provide</b> your references with a list of your accomplishments and attributes as a helpful reminder<b>.</b></li>
<li><b>DO read</b><b> </b>and<b> answer</b> scholarship application questions carefully<b> </b>and<b> </b>thoughtfully. For example, is the application asking if you are a sophomore in college now, at the time you are applying, or if you will be a junior in the fall term when the award will be disbursed? This question could be a basic selection criterion that if answered incorrectly may disqualify you from even being considered for a particular scholarship.</li>
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<div style="text-align: center;">[<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/the-great-scholarship-search-infographic" title="The Great Scholarship Search [INFOGRAPHIC]" target="_blank">The Great Scholarship Search [INFOGRAPHIC]</a>]<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/the-great-scholarship-search-infographic" title="The Great Scholarship Search [INFOGRAPHIC]" target="_blank"><br></a></div>
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<li><b>Spell check</b> essays with a spell check system <span style="text-decoration: underline;">and</span> with an actual person — Mom, Dad, or a friend who is an English major. There is no excuse for poor grammar and punctuation!</li>
<li><b>Verify</b> that your application is complete and has been received <b>before</b> the specified deadline. &nbsp;</li>
<li><b>Follow up</b> with the scholarship provider on the status of your application or award via the instructions provided. If there is an online personal page for you to view status updates, <b>use it!&nbsp;</b>If the provider notifies applicants by e-mail, read your e-mail and check spam and junk folders for lost e-mails. If you don’t receive feedback from the provider, contact them directly.</li>
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<p>[READ:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/transfer-students-college-scholarships-for-prior-learning" title="Transfer Students: College Scholarships for Prior Learning" target="_blank">Transfer Students: College Scholarships for Prior Learning</a>]</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: 1em;">It is </span><b>your responsibility</b><span style="font-size: 1em;"> to </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">read</span><b> </b><span style="font-size: 1em;">and</span><b> </b><span style="text-decoration: underline;">follow</span><span style="font-size: 1em;"> the instructions of a scholarship application — from answering questions on the application, to understanding how you will be notified about an award, or how you will claim and receive the funds. </span><b>DON’T</b><span style="font-size: 1em;"> bring negative attention to yourself and your application by asking the scholarship provider for clarity on a question when it is clearly stated in writing on the application instructions. Breathe, think, and </span><span style="text-decoration: underline;">read</span><span style="font-size: 1em;"> before you ask.</span></li>
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<div><strong>Allyson Collinsworth</strong>&nbsp;works with The Office of Loans and Scholarships at the&nbsp;<strong>United Methodist Church</strong></div>
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<p>by Arthur Posey<br>for StudentAdvisor.com&nbsp;</p>
<p>We’ve been trained since our early elementary school days to follow our parent’s mantras like “when you go to college…,” and “get good grades because when you’re in college…,” until we are almost unable to think properly about our&nbsp;<em>own</em>&nbsp;future educational plans. True, college degrees are important, after all, it will probably cull you out of the interviewee slush pile to get at least a second look, but is it really what you need to guide you in the direction of finding your passion and ultimately, your dream job?</p>
<p>The truth is, you can follow your calling, and not just through the traditional college route.</p>
<p><b>Curious? Then take a look below:</b></p>
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<li><b>Find your Passion</b><span style="font-size: 1em;">: Do you have a natural inclination for all things mechanical, you know the type that happily constructs changes spark plugs or fixes the garbage disposal when most of us would gladly pay someone the nominal fee in order to avoid the project all together? Then perhaps, looking into a trade would better suit your talents.&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.collegeinfo.com/trade-vocational.aspx" style="font-size: 1em;">Vocational or trade schools</a><span style="font-size: 1em;">&nbsp;can provide the student a glimpse of their future while they’re earning their degree. And unlike their more traditional routed peers, students at trade schools they will know exactly what they are getting into&nbsp;</span><em style="font-size: 1em;">before</em><span style="font-size: 1em;">&nbsp;they graduate.&nbsp;</span></li>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><em>[Learn more about <a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/questions/what-exactly-is-a-vocational-school" title="vocational and trade schools" target="_blank">vocational and trade schools</a> on StudentAdvisor.]</em></div>
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<li><b>Debt:</b><span style="font-size: 1em;">&nbsp;Let’s be honest, higher education comes with a price tag, and four years at a top university can incur a pretty hefty one. However, if you know that a certain course will probably never relate to your everyday life and prospective profession, then why saddle yourself with the cost, time or energy in order to chip away at that four-year degree?</span></li>
</ul>
<div style="text-align: center;"><em>[<a href="http://www.studentadvisor.com/articles/student-loans-the-truth-about-the-interest-rate-hike" title="Student Loans: The Truth About the Interest Rate Hike" target="_blank">Student Loans: The Truth About the Interest Rate Hike</a>]</em></div>
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<li><b>Time:</b><span style="font-size: 1em;">&nbsp;Speaking of which, if you are looking to enter the job force one or two years earlier, then vocational, technical or trade schools are often the way to go.&nbsp;&nbsp;Generally, vocational and trade schools will provide the training necessary to master the skills needed for your desired profession unlike the four-year-colleges that encourage students to learn about theory, critical thinking skills and analysis, not the typical hands-on experience you will glean from a&nbsp;vocational school.</span></li>
</ul>
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<p>At the end of the day, it is important to heed that inner voice, no matter shape or form it comes in.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you happen to find yourself drawn to a profession that can be gained by attending a trade school, then pursuing this option is no less important than those who choose the four-year college route. If rushing for the most popular fraternity and spending your days in liberal arts classes doesn’t appeal to you, then perhaps looking into an alternative like trade or vocational schools might be a viable option to enhance your academic and professional life.</p>
<p><em><strong>Arthur Posey</strong> is a retired guidance counselor who now spends his days as a freelance blogger. Given his wealth of experience in the field, Arthur frequently writes about matching prospective students with the proper colleges and <a href="http://www.collegeinfo.com/trade-vocational.aspx" title="trade schools" target="_self">trade schools</a>. When he's not doing that, Arthur is likely to be found&nbsp;rafting on his favorite rivers or working on his motorcycle.</em></p><p>Permalink: http://blog.studentadvisor.com/StudentAdvisor-Blog/bid/118277/Does-Your-Alma-Matter-A-Case-For-Vocational-and-Trade-Schools</p>
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<p>The Economist is once again hosting their&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://registermbafair.whichmba.com/" title="Which MBA?&nbsp;Online Fair" target="_self"><em>Which MBA?</em>&nbsp;Online Fair</a></strong> for students to explore different options for obtaining a Masters of Business Administration, all online!</p>
<p>Benefits of attending The Economist's online fair include:</p>
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<li>Talking online with admissions officers from MBA programs around the world</li>
<li>Broadening your perspective and learn how an MBA can help you take your career to the next level</li>
<li>Gaining insight into the MBA experience by chatting with alumni and watching webinars and videos</li>
<li>Logging in from anywhere and attend at your convenience</li>
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<p>If you're interested in attending business school, there's no reason not to check out The Economist's&nbsp;<strong><a href="http://registermbafair.whichmba.com/" title="Which MBA?&nbsp;Online Fair" target="_self"><em>Which MBA?</em>&nbsp;Online Fair</a></strong>! The fair takes place September 11, 12 and 14th, 2013.</p>
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